So, it's been an interesting time to be alive. I have had all four of my wisdom teeth removed, and thankfully, I can speak normally because I am preparing for two shows back-to-back. It has been a busy time, but I know that it will be worth it in the end. We are towards the end of tech week. At least we didn't have our scripts inhibiting us from fully playing. I only had a couple of flubs, so I call that a success (especially when I have a whole other show to get into my system as well).
I will say that constantly going over your script(s) will help you in the long run. I believe that you are more able to connect with your character(s) once you are off book. It doesn't hurt to keep looking at the text because the more you read into the story, you can develop your portrayal of the character(s) to where your performance is completely honest and the audience is able to see the choices you make in those moments.
I am a firm believer in Stanislavsky. I am not, nor will I ever be, a character that I'm playing (unless it's a one-man show about my life specifically). I can discover the parallels between my character's life and mine and use the similarities to help find the honesty. So, I will always act "as if" I were in that given situation along with the quirks and body movements that I see my character having.
I cannot believe we're already at the point of no return: final dress. This particular rehearsal process has been a unique experience. Spotlight is in the middle of moving and getting the new Berea location architecturally sound and approved for rehearsing. I definitely has added stress to everybody. We haven't always started on time, props and furniture pieces are added each day, and scheduling conflicts have a few cast members absent. With all of this going on, I still believe that The Carol Burnett Show will be a great season opener.
It will be nice to start performances because once we get it up and running, I can worry less about my lines for Carol and focus more on Charlotte's Web. Having two shows going through your body, mind, and soul simultaneously is a bit of challenge (especially with a regular 30 hr/week restaurant job). The book definitely helped me develop my portrayal of my characters (Templeton, Lurvy, and John Arable), though I still need to watch the animated movie to further my knowledge. I should be able to do that before our first off-book rehearsal next week. But first, let's get audiences laughing with some top quality sketch comedy.
I cannot believe we're already at the point of no return: final dress. This particular rehearsal process has been a unique experience. Spotlight is in the middle of moving and getting the new Berea location architecturally sound and approved for rehearsing. I definitely has added stress to everybody. We haven't always started on time, props and furniture pieces are added each day, and scheduling conflicts have a few cast members absent. With all of this going on, I still believe that The Carol Burnett Show will be a great season opener.
It will be nice to start performances because once we get it up and running, I can worry less about my lines for Carol and focus more on Charlotte's Web. Having two shows going through your body, mind, and soul simultaneously is a bit of challenge (especially with a regular 30 hr/week restaurant job). The book definitely helped me develop my portrayal of my characters (Templeton, Lurvy, and John Arable), though I still need to watch the animated movie to further my knowledge. I should be able to do that before our first off-book rehearsal next week. But first, let's get audiences laughing with some top quality sketch comedy.
